University of Bridgeport
- Private
University of Bridgeport: international tuition 35,760 USD per year, one-year total cost 52,957 USD, acceptance rate 83%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 90.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may be automatically considered for academic merit scholarships worth $5,000–$20,000 per academic year after submitting all application materials. However, need-based grants are unavailable to international students.
Getting in. The school admits 83% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 90+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 52,957 USD, before any scholarship. 6 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/12. You apply through online application portal. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Bridgeport?
International tuition is 35,760 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 52,957 USD.
Does University of Bridgeport offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may be automatically considered for academic merit scholarships worth $5,000–$20,000 per academic year after submitting all application materials. However, need-based grants are unavailable to international students.
What English scores does University of Bridgeport require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Bridgeport?
The acceptance rate is 83%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesIncoming international undergraduates are automatically considered for academic scholarships once their applications are complete.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admissions considers an international student's ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; merit scholarships need no separate application.
Scholarships at this school
Academic Achievement GrantMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
This award is listed among academic scholarships for incoming international undergraduate students.
- Renewable in later years
Athletic ScholarshipTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool pageVaries
The page explicitly states that international undergraduates may apply for an athletic scholarship and must take the SAT.
Dean’s Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M
This scholarship is listed among academic scholarships for incoming international undergraduate students.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
This scholarship is listed among academic scholarships for incoming international undergraduate students.
- Renewable in later years
Provost’s ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page12,500 USD/year≈ ₫326M
This scholarship is listed among academic scholarships for incoming international undergraduate students.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M
This scholarship is listed among academic scholarships for incoming international undergraduate students.
- Renewable in later years
- University of Bridgeport GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Early Action Deadline I (EA)Applicationin47days
- Early Action Deadline II (EA)Application+109 days
Credit for exams
UB may award credit for AP scores of 3 or higher; the course and credit amount depend on its equivalency table.
Scores that count12345IB Diploma students may receive credit for IB scores from 4 to 7, according to the subject equivalency table.
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AP credit by subject
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Outcomes
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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